Windows in new settings
Windows in new settings
Two stained glass windows from the now closed St Magnus Presbyterian Church in Duntroon have found new homes.
Sally Rae
From slaughter-board to plant manager
From slaughter-board to plant manager
When Geoff Proctor started work at the Pukeuri freezing works, he had just turned 16 and was fresh out of school. Fast-forward 28 years and Mr Proctor (44) has gone from being on the slaughter-board to running the plant.
End of era for Whitestone Contracting chief
End of era for Whitestone Contracting chief
When Lawrence Hardy walks out the door of Whitestone Contracting's Deborah office on Christmas Eve, it will mark the end of a long career.
World beneath her wings
World beneath her wings
Abbey Delore reckons gliding is the best way to see New Zealand.
Young glider pilot hopes for first solo flight
Young glider pilot hopes for first solo flight
At 13, Matthew Mesman is too young to get his driver's licence - but he can fly a glider.
Adventurers return home
Adventurers return home
Adventurers Steve Gurney and Steve Moffatt have completed their journey from Aoraki/Mt Cook to the east coast, following in the footsteps of 1890 mountaineers Marmaduke Dixon and George Mannering.
Market gets go-ahead
Market gets go-ahead
A farmers' market will open in Oamaru next spring in conjunction with Rugby World Cup celebrations.
Fire destroys hire machinery in shed
Fire destroys hire machinery in shed
A fire safety officer was last night investigating the cause of a fire that damaged a shed and machinery at an Oamaru hire business yesterday.
Flying pig, Ali Baba in Fantasia
Flying pig, Ali Baba in Fantasia
Barbara Chapman candidly admits she is "nuts".
Care unit enhanced
Care unit enhanced
The former community care unit at Oamaru Hospital has been turned into a hospital-level residential care service.
Santas set up as models of the community
Santas set up as models of the community
Christmas has arrived in Waimate, with Santa - and 49 other Santas - yesterday involved in a variety of activities in the business area.
Tourer comes home
Tourer comes home
For Nelson couple Lloyd and Gwen Ewing, their vintage car has special significance.
Rugby: Golden Oldies festival gets $92,000 boost
Rugby: Golden Oldies festival gets $92,000 boost
North Otago Rugby Union chief executive Colin Jackson is "absolutely rapt" with the announcement of a $92,000 grant towards hosting the Golden Oldies Rugby Festival in Oamaru next year.
Macraes open day honours Pike River miners
Macraes open day honours Pike River miners
A simple but poignant tribute was paid to the 29 men who died at the Pike River Coal mine at Oceana Gold's Macraes gold-mining operation open day at the weekend.
Oamaru's Santa parade largest for five years
Oamaru's Santa parade largest for five years
Santa Claus came to town in Oamaru on Saturday.
Mountain view
Mountain view
Landscape and portrait artist Belinda Weir will leave a colourful impression at Aoraki/Mt Cook, following a stint as artist-in-residence at the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.
Kitten cops engine ride
Kitten cops engine ride
It could have been a cat-astrophe.
The gazebo proved a bit of a challenge
The gazebo proved a bit of a challenge
It is Pen-y-bryn Lodge as you have never seen it before.
Division over plan to rename ridge
Division over plan to rename ridge
Opinion is divided over a proposal to rename South Ridge on Aoraki/Mt Cook in honour of Sir Edmund Hillary.
Journey to resume in fortnight's time
Journey to resume in fortnight's time
Adventurers Steve Gurney and Steve Moffatt will continue their journey from Aoraki/Mt Cook to the sea later this month.